i Want to test php before uploading to my webspace

[pdrn]

HI
This post is for anybody who can help me.
I use window 2000 professional on my pc with iis5 install on it. i have just downloaded php5, apache2, mysql4.1.15 tom my machine. and some php code of forum and chat form sites (phpbb, chipmunk etc.). i want to test these php on my personal pc. i try to install php on iis with the help of php installer. but i can't get the result. after that i install apache server but i can't configure it. if any body have solution how to upload php on apache server, how to install php on it, or if u have any other best sugesstion for me please help me as soon as possibe because i don't have enough time.
Advance thanx for your comments on this topic.
pdrn

[JOKERz]

for quick installation use XAMPP, easyPHP, PHPTriad, AppServ etc. Use google to find it.......

[Justin]

http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html

That should do it.

[mathew]

I know a little about php.I download a visual zend stdio server.It included apache,too.after that install php5 on your system(Use php installer.if your system doesn't have any php folder the path is the driver that contain windows folder,eg c:\php).Then install the visual zend stdio.Then to test that php is install write a simple code to show you all options.
<?php
phpinfo();
?>
And save this file on your web server folder(somefile.php).then just open a browser and type localhost\somefile.php .and if everything was OK you can see a table full of good information
A good documentaion is available on www.php.net . just download the manual and read it
This is the whole that I know.